1. Academic Advising 102:
The Process of Advising

2. Agenda for Advising 102
• When to See An Advisor
• Ways to Connect with an Advisor
• Priorities for Fall 2013
• Fall 2013 Individual Recommendations

3. When to See An Advisor
You also should see an advisor:
For academic planning for the next semester
For changing your major or minor
If you are struggling in a course
If you decide to take summer courses
If you have dual credit, AP credit or transfer credit and
you want to know how it fits
If you want to learn about campus resources

4. Ways to Connect with An Advisor
 By Appointment – GradesFirst
One on one time dedicated to your questions
 Express Advising
 Not for academic planning
 Quick questions

5. Priorities for Fall 2013
Typical course load: 15 – 16 credit hours
Recommendations may include:
– Academic Development Course Work
– New Freshman Seminar (Must complete in first 30 hours at
SIUE)
– Courses to begin exploring major and prerequisite courses for
your major
– General Education courses

6. Let Me Know…
o If your major has changed.
o If you have anticipated transfer work through
dual credit, AP credit or summer course work
that is not indicated on your information
sheet or curriculum guide.
o If you are planning to work more than 20
hours a week in the fall semester.

7. Important Dates to Remember
• August 9 – First payment is due for fall. Failure to
have financial clearance (payment made by this date)
will result in classes being dropped.
• August 21 & 27 – Advising Open House, 2-4 p.m.,
1220 Student Success Center
• September 3 – Start making appointments on
GradesFirst to come in during September/October for
spring advising